A small, wide-eyed squirrel stands at the base of a massive, brightly colored sunflower that towers high above it, illustrating a feeling of awe and admiration.

impresionante

im-preh-sioh-NAHN-teh

adjectivem/fB1

impressive?causing admiration,stunning?visually striking or remarkable

Also:awesome?informal/very good,breathtaking?describing scenery or major events

📝 In Action

La vista desde el mirador es absolutamente impresionante.

The view from the viewpoint is absolutely breathtaking.

Tu habilidad para hablar tres idiomas es impresionante.

Your ability to speak three languages is impressive.

Compramos un televisor con una calidad de imagen impresionante.

We bought a television with stunning image quality.

Word Connections

Synonyms

asombroso (amazing)
magnífico (magnificent)
espectacular (spectacular)

Antonyms

decepcionante (disappointing)
ordinario (ordinary)

Common Collocations

un logro impresionante – an impressive achievement
una belleza impresionante – a breathtaking beauty

💡 Grammar Points

Gender is Easy!

This adjective is special because it stays 'impresionante' whether you are describing a masculine noun (el coche impresionante) or a feminine noun (la casa impresionante). It does not change gender.

Making it Plural

To describe more than one thing, simply add '-s' to the end: 'impresionante' becomes 'impresionantes'. Example: 'Los efectos especiales son impresionantes'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Plural

Mistake: "Las montañas eran impresionante."

Correction: Las montañas eran impresionantes. (Because 'montañas' is plural, the adjective must also be plural.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Strong Emotion

Reserve 'impresionante' for truly remarkable things. If something is just 'good,' use 'bueno' or 'interesante.' Using 'impresionante' too often makes it lose its powerful effect.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: impresionante

Question 1 of 2

Which of the following describes something that is 'impresionante'?

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Word Family

impresionar(to impress (verb)) - verb

impresión(impression (the feeling or mark)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'impresionante' ever be used negatively?

Rarely, but yes. While usually positive (impressive/stunning), in some contexts, it can describe something 'overwhelming' or 'shocking' in a negative sense, though this is less common than its positive use. Example: 'La magnitud de la destrucción era impresionante' (The magnitude of the destruction was shocking/overwhelming).

Is 'impresionante' interchangeable with 'impresivo'?

No. While they share a root, 'impresivo' is not a commonly used or standard Spanish word. You should always use 'impresionante' to mean impressive or stunning.